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A new fund will help younger sports people with their travel costs.
Condor has teamed up with the Guernsey Sports Commission to create and run the fund, aimed at those aged 13 to 23 years old who need to train or compete off-island.
It is worth £5,000 each year.
Graham Chester, Operations Director for the Sports Commission, said: “Competing and training off-island is essential for many of our aspiring young sports people but we know that the cost of travel can sometimes be a barrier, particularly when they need to travel with a parent or coach or take bulky sports equipment with them.
“This support from Condor will certainly provide an additional boost by increasing travel opportunities to the UK, Jersey or France for those young people who regularly compete or train off-island and will work alongside our established Sport Development Fund.”
The fund will accept applications from any sport, but is particularly targeted at those travelling with equipment or vehicles.
A similar initiative is also being run in Jersey.
Justin Amey, Condor Ferries’ Head of Sales and Marketing, said: “During our many years of involvement with local sport, it is clear that there is a wealth of talented youngsters, some of whom need a helping hand to develop their talent in the UK.
“We are delighted to partner with the Guernsey Sports Commission and utilise its expertise in identifying and nurturing the most deserving recipients.”
The Commission manages a series of funds for sports people. Full details are available on its website.
Pictured top: Triathlete Hannah Kennedy was the first recipient of the Fund for her trip to attend a South Central Academy bike skills session and assessment for entry into the British Triathlon Youth Super Series. Left to right: Graham McCormack, Fort Group; Guernsey Triathlon Club sponsor, Ian Le Moigne of Condor Ferries; Hannah Kennedy; Jos Ensink of The Guernsey Triathlon Club and Graham Chester of the Guernsey Sports Commission.
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